(A) All chicken coops and chicken runs must be located within the rear yard subject to a 20 foot setback from any adjacent property line (premises). All chicken coops must be a minimum of four square feet per chicken in size, must not exceed ten square feet per chicken in size and must not exceed six feet in total height. Attached fenced-in chicken runs must not exceed 20 square feet per chicken and fencing must not exceed six feet in total height. Chicken runs may be enclosed with wood and/or woven wire materials, and may allow chickens contact with the ground. Chicken feed must be kept in metal predator proof containers. Chicken manure may be placed in yard compost piles.
(B) Chicken coops must either be:
(1) Elevated with a clear open space of at least 24 inches between the ground surface and framing/floor of the coop; or
(2) The coop floor, foundation and footings must be constructed using rodent resistant construction.
(C) Chicken coops are not allowed to be located in any part of a home and/or garage but may be attached to garage or shed but not allow chickens in building attached to;
(D) Chickens must be secured in a chicken coop from sunset to sunrise each day.
(Ord. passed - -)